A versatile climber or trailer with arrow-shaped leaves in green, cream and pink shades. Quick-growing and adaptable, easily kept bushy with a trim.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 50 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Arrowhead Vine
Syngonium podophyllum is an fast-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage.
Where to grow Arrowhead Vine
Arrowhead Vine suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Arrowhead Vine provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Arrowhead Vine is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Arrowhead Vine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Arrowhead Vine in the garden
Arrowhead Vine earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Arrowhead Vine with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Arrowhead Vine
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